Day by Day

They ask how I am,

I answer, “Okay”

They gently remind me

Just live day by day

I know that they surely

Don’t mean to be trite

But each day is rough

And try as I might.

Monday is hard 

It’s the nature of such

And I’ve no one to tell   

When the day’s been too much

Tuesdays are tough

That’s the mid-week ball game

And watching all by myself

Just isn’t the same

Wednesdays are dreary

It was the weekly buffet

We'd download the crosswords

And eat while we played

Thursday’s a drag

Cause we’d plan the weekend

What, who, or where

Our “us” time we’d spend

Friday should be good

but they really suck

No one’s home waiting

Texting, “Babe hurry up!”

Saturdays are lonely

No matter how I pretend

Nothing's as much fun

Without my best friend.

Sunday's the worst

It was the last day we had

And each one that passes

Is a reminder so sad.

I miss early Sunday breakfast

 Then our mid morning nap

With my head on your chest

And the dog in your lap.

So I am definitely living

My life day by day

One foot then the other

Breathe deeply and pray.

Right now that's just
The very best I can do
I hope better days are coming
So I keep pushing through.